Nikolai's POV
I stared the redhead down as she slowly peeled the flimsy dress off her body, her eyes never leaving my face. She was a petite young woman with full lips and a voluptuous body. I didn't care to remember her name either. All I knew was that she was an omega in the pack, and all she wanted was to be bent over and fucked senseless. I, of course would oblige.My eyes riveted to her chest as her full tits came into view. I could see she was already aroused by how taut her nipples stood. Hunger rushed through me and I could feel my cock push through my khakis in protest.Grinning, she approached me, placing one hand on my neck and began to trail kisses all the way down to my chest. I watched in surprise as she continued to do so, up until her lips were an inch away from my crotch.I grasped her hand firmly, stopping her. I didn't have time for this shit. I just wanted to get it over with.Still gripping her tightly, I pulled her to the bed and flipped her over, spreading her legs apart and unzipping my shorts. Her panties were already wet at the center when I pulled them off.She let out a whimper in pleasure as I opened her up with my fingers before slowly penetrating her. She held onto the sheets for support as I viciously pushed in, moaning with each hard thrust.When I felt my release coming, I quickly pulled out of her, watching as my seed spilled over the sheets. Satisfied, I let her fall onto the bed and walked to the bathroom to clean up. Once in, I scrubbed myself thoroughly with my soap and shampooed my hair.Like always when I fucked any she-wolf, I felt disgusted and intent of scrubbing away their filth off me. Since I lost Elle, I had never had any connection with any she-wolf, nor did I want to. I knew that some members of the pack had been plotting to get into my bed, but no matter how hard they tried, they would never be able to replace Elle. No one could. I just needed a hard fuck to help me release. Nothing more, nothing less.I paused as I bent to retrieve my khaki after showering. I could hear the distant sound of hooves. The sound of wolves running. And from the foul stench, I knew they were rogues.My brows furrowed as I wondered what rogues could possibly be doing so close to our territory. Almost immediately, Drew mindlinked me.'Alpha, rogues close by. Ready at your command.'That confirmed my hunch. Dumping my khakis for a wider pair of shorts that wouldn't rip when I transformed, I strode out of the bathroom."Get out," I said simply to the redhead as I grabbed my phone and checked the time. It was late enough. The moon stood bright outside so transformation would not be a problem."W-what?" I heard her stammer.I looked up, glaring at her in irritation. "Did you not hear me?"My voice was higher now.I saw fear flash briefly in her eyes before it was replaced by a flood of disappointment. Cheeks flushed, she gathered the sheets around herself and huffed her way out of the door. I didn't miss the tear that dropped down her cheeks just before she banged the door behind her.It was all meaningless sex. Why did they always expect more afterwards?Shaking my head, I bounded toward the door, pausing when I came face to face with Drew and Colton."Alpha," They both nodded as they sighted me.I waved off their greeting. "Do we have a location?" I asked Drew, shifting and already running out the door."North. It seems like they're leaving the city."We'd been trying to gain on these rogues for weeks now. But every time we came close to catching them, it was like they disappeared. The only explanation for this was that they blended in with packs in other territories, as I had no authority there.But why would that be?It made me start to wonder if they were actually working for, or with a pack.But who?The only person powerful enough to harbor rogue wolves was Jonas Verbeck. I still couldn't understand it. But would he do that? Rogues were no protected under any law. And most of the time, they killed indiscriminately; innocent wolves, humans.My jaw clenched as I remembered the amount of bloodshed from the past week. They had preyed on large numbers of she-wolves and pups.My breath quickened. I could feel the anger surfacing like it always did when I saw things that reminded me of Elle.My wolf growled, desperate for vengeance.Without a word, I took off. The light of the moon hit me, making me feel even more powerful and increasing my strength twofold. I ran until I could no longer hear Drew and Colton behind me. But I didn't bother because they knew where we were headed.I sniffed the air around me. They were close. If only I could catch them thus time.The cool wind that came with the night made it easier for me to sniff them out.I frowned. Why on earth were they moving toward the Red Moon pack? I wondered in alarm.Growling, I quickened my pace, rushing forward as I sighted a flash of brown fur ahead.As I gained on it, I saw Drew emerge from behind the trees on one side and I knew they had taken another routine.I mindlinked Drew and Colton to go after the other two rogues while I took care of the one present.I bared my teeth at the rogue as we circled each other. As it usually was with rogues, his fur was thicker and longer, and his foul scent was thick in the air.I watched him shrink back in fear as I clawed at him in a split second. Under the moonlight I was stronger, faster, more lethal.Sensing that it was a fight he couldn't win, he took off. I was hot on his heels in a few seconds, my face contorting with rage when Drew mindlinked me.'We lost them, Alpha.'I ignored him, following as the rogue disappeared into a cluster of trees.I bounded after him but it was as though he'd become faster.As I stretched out a limb to grasp him at the fur, he leaped through the air and into the border separating Red Moon from Selene.I let out a deafening growl in anger. After a few moments, I mindlinked Drew to meet me back at the pack.I needed to find out what these rogues were up to and what connection they had with the Red Moon pack.EPILOGUEThe black-haired man who sat on a large ottoman fidgeting quickly sprang to his feet when he saw a middle-aged woman appear from the room directly opposite him. He had been wiping his clammy palms from time to time throughout his stay outside the room. At intervals he would shut his eyes in a silent prayer to the Goddess. His heart leaped in fear when she solemnly began to take off her gloves, and with his heart in his mouth, he waited for her to speak. But instead, her lips parted in a wide grin. "It's done. You can see them now."He raked a hand through his hair, smiling and then leaning in to accept the hug she was offering. "Jeez, Margaret. I was scared for a moment there."She only gave another chuckle. "Go on, they're waiting for you."He nodded shakily, walking into the room. His eyes first flew to the frail-looking woman laid out on the bed. She opened her eyes weakly when he walked in, smiling as she saw him. "Baby..." He whispered, quickly moving to her side. He t
Liyah's POVI tightened my arm over Nikolai's torso, leaning into him and not wanting to let go. I still felt eternally grateful to have him standing by my side alive and well. His wounds had been so bad that he had fallen unconscious for days. Margaret and I had to work day and night to treat him, mixing concoctions and applying them on him and the other man he had asked us to bring back with him. He still hadn't told us anything about the strange man. His wounds were nearly fatal, ten times worse than the ones Nikolai had sustained. I didn't know who he was but I was praying he would be okay. Nikolai chuckled and it sounded like music to my ears. It felt good to hear his laughter again. "Li, I know you love me and that you're happy to have me back, but now you've got me thinking you're planning to send me back into a coma."I laughed, loosening my hold on him. "Do you have any idea how long it's been since I touched you or even smelled your hair? Let me have my moment," I joked, pu
Nikolai's POVAs I waited with my eyes shut for a final blow that never came, it all happened at once. One second Jonas was staring at something on the other side of the garden, the next he had slumped to the floor, blood gushing from the hole in his forehead. Still in shock, I stared at Jonas' unmoving body on the floor through my heavy lids, and then I looked to the other end of the garden. That's when I saw her. Liyah dropped the gun from her hand, racing towards me in a split second. "Nikolai..." She breathed, placing a hand behind my head for support. "Drew and Annalise will be here soon, okay? I mindlinked them already. Just hold on..."I smiled, feeling my busted lip ache, but I didn't care. Liyah was here...leaning over me and smoothening out my hair. She was here...she was alive. And Jonas was dead. It felt like a dream. Everything had happened so fast, I wasn't even sure it had happened. My chest was burning, and everything was beginning to get blurry. But that was okay.
Nikolai's POVI could feel the heavy swelling in my right eye as I slowly regained consciousness. I knew I had only been knocked out for a few minutes but I could feel my head spinning. I clutched at the grass, trying to pull myself to my feet but my hands were too shaky. I fell back heavily onto the grass, expelling sharp breaths as my chest started to burn. A piercing scream made me look in the direction of the sound and I looked up to see Jonas digging his fangs into the other man's side. I gasped in shock, trying once more to stand to my feet. I had almost forgotten that the man called Gabriel had come to my rescue. As I tried to crawl over there, I saw Jonas ram his fists into Gabriel's face...over and over again until he finally stilled, his damaged face buried into grass as he fell from Jonas' grip.No, no, no."No!" I yelled, grabbing Jonas' attention to me. As long as he was yet to snap his neck off his shoulders, there was still hope. Maybe he could be saved. Jonas swung ar
Liyah's POVI counted my steps as Barbara and I circled each other, everything I had learned during training resurfacing in my head. I knew she was waiting for the perfect chance to strike, but for now she wanted to stall, make me wait before she came at me. I knew she was confident...the glint in her eyes and the way she was walking calmly as though she were strolling told me she was. And I knew it was because she didn't think I stood a chance against her. She didn't know I had a wolf now. That, was my advantage. She was confident enough that she thought I would be dead in a heartbeat. But she wanted to take her time, taunt me and toss me around before she could really enjoy tearing me into pieces. Which was why I played along. Since she didn't know I was a full werewolf now, why tell her? I would only wait. Wait for her to make a mistake. Then I would play my hand. "Oh, step sister, this will have to be the most interesting thing that has happened in this pack for a long time," S
Nikolai's POV'Nikolai?' My heart skipped a beat when Anna's voice filled my head in a mindlink. I stopped in my tracks, my breath caught in my throat, praying silently that she was about to deliver good news.'I can hear you Anna, what's up? Did you…' I paused, not knowing what exactly to ask. My insides churned as I waited for her response.'We've found Liyah, she's alright.' I felt my heart muscles loosen at the sound of those words, my clenched fists relaxed and I heaved a sigh of relief. Thank the goddess. Liyah was alive. She was safe. Everything would be alright now. 'Okay. That's very good.' I breathed'Drew says our soldiers have already rounded more than half of the Monhowl pack, a lot are dead and the few who are wounded are surrendering.' She sounded in my ears.I scoffed. So these were the best fighters of Monhowl. Pathetic.'Okay. I'll need you to help him gather all the prisoners, maybe into their dungeon or something then wait for my command.' I said and broke the m